Veterinary News (Jul 2016)
ENSAIO CLÍNICO DA TÉCNICA DE PLACAS DUPLAS DE NEUTRALIZAÇÃO SOBREPOSTAS PARA OSTEOSSÍNTE DE OSSOS LONGOS EM PEQUENOS ANIMAIS
Abstract
The treatment of fractures is aimed at bone healing and early recovery of limb function. The choice of fixing method involves several factors related to the individual and to the owner. The association boards has recently been described by some authors in order to enhance resistance to the system. Five cases in which he was employed double plates overlapping as fracture fixation method were reported. Since both cases have been complications for revision surgery. The animals showed healing time between 45 and 120 days. In the account in question the overlapping plates of association was a viable resource, no complications and have provided early functional return of the affected limb.
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